American Wirehair and American Curl Cats

History

Both of these cat breeds are domestic shorthair versions that show the effect of natural mutation, which has only been seen in the USA. The American Curl cat has ears that curl away from the face; a misshapen ear is also seen in the Scottish Fold, but the ears flop forward.

The American Wirehair cat has a wiry coat that is not too different to the Devon and Cornish Rex cats. But, the gene that cause these changes are different to the ones in the Scottish Fold and Rex.

Character and Temperament

Both the Wirehair and Curl cats show the character and temperament associated with the other American Shorthair varieties. They are friendly, intelligent, sturdy and adaptable and the make excellent pets.

Type and Standard of Points

Both of these cats are medium sized breeds, with rounded heads, medium sized wide set ears, and with well developed muzzles and whisker pads. They are not as cobby or shortfaced as the American or British Shorthair cats, and in general tend to be more elegant and graceful, similar to the general build for the Foreign Shorthaired cats.